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On January 1, 2011, Flowers Unlimited purchased a new delivery van. The van cost $35,000 with an estimated life of 5 years and $5,000 residual value. Double diminishing-balance depreciation will be used.
-What is the depreciation expense for calendar 2011?
A)$ 3,000
B)$ 6,000
C)$12,000
D)$14,000

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On January 1, 2011, Flowers Unlimited purchased a new delivery van. The van cost $35,000 with an estimated life of 5 years and $5,000 residual value. Double diminishing-balance depreciation will be used.
-What is the depreciation expense for calendar 2011?
A)$ 3,000
B)$ 6,000
C)$12,000
D)$14,000

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Double diminishing-balance depreciation is calculated by doubling the straight-line rate. The straight-line rate is 1/5 = 20%, so double is 40%. Depreciation for 2011 is 40% of $35,000, which is $14,000.

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